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4 essays & reflections

Articles by Shaista Tariq

Long-form writing on mental health, the human side of care, workplaces and behaviour, by the founder of MindCare Services®. Every piece is here in full, no login required.

Philosophy of MindWork & EthicsGrowth & PracticeWorkplace Psychology
Philosophy of Mind

The Soul Cannot Be Coded

Man vs. Machine: the Chinese Room and why processing is not consciousness

A philosophical dialogue on consciousness, machines and the irreducible human, and why empathy, presence and the human soul can never truly be coded.

· 8 min read Read the essay →
Work & Ethics

The Cost of Professionalism vs. The Reality of Pay

Burnout is common, but we rarely ask why. An honest look at the gap between the professionalism expected of care workers and the reality of how that work is paid.

· 2 min Read →
Growth & Practice

Consistency vs. Correction

What matters more: consistency, or correcting your direction? For me it isn't a debate: consistency only works when it is paired with regular self-correction.

· 1 min Read →

Each article is also published on LinkedIn, and links to the original posts sit at the end of every piece.

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